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Some 200 kilometers west of Karachi in the vicinity of Hingol National Park Area exists a rare natural wonder – The Great Mud Volcanoes of Balochistan, called Chandragup Mud Volcanoes. There are known to be as much as 21 mud volcanoes in Hingol with some of the largest ones in the world also speculated to be here. These volcanoes don’t Read more...
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This is a chain of peaks. Tirich Mir (Main) at 7,708m/25,288ft, is the highest peak in whole of the Hindukush range. The nearby glacier also has the same name (Tirich). The other nearby glaciers are North Barum, upper and lower Tirichs. The traditional route to the peak passes through Chitral – Reshun and Khosht-Drassan- Zani pass- Shagram and Shaikh Naik. Read more...
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The Himalayas are a great mountain range formed by the collision of Indo- Pakistan tectonic plate with the Asian Continent. The central Himalayan mountains are situated in Nepal, while the eastern mountains extend to the borders of Bhutan and Sikkim. Nanga Parbat massif is the western corner pillar of the Himalayas. It is an isolated range of peaks just springing Read more...
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The Haramosh Pass connects the Haramosh Glacier with Chogo Lungma glacier which lies in the North East. Spantik Peak Base Camp is a popular playground for mountaineers attempting their first 7,000-meter peak in Karakoram. It is surrounded by Laila Peak (6986m), Mani peak (6685m) and the Haramosh Peak (7409mIt is also known as Golden Peak & Ghenish Chhish. We undertake a 12-day Read more...
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Rakaposhi (7788m) is one of the most beautiful peak and the world�s 29th highest mountain. It dominates the horizon and watches over the Karakoram Highway as you travel from Gilgit to Hunza. The peak is surrounded by famous glaciers and valleys like Bagrot, Minapin and Jaglot. There are several approaches to Rakaposhi. Its Northwestern Peak (6858m) was first reached by Campbell Read more...
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Pakistan is a country close to our hearts…and for good reason. Home to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, thriving cities, colourful markets and warm hospitality, a trip to this part of the world is bound to excite even the worldliest travellers. Having run trips here for more than a decade, we understand the political complexities Read more...
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The local name of Broad peak is Falchan Kangri. The 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,047 meters is located in the Karakorum Baltoro Range in Baltistan Pakistan. The mountain is located along the western Baltoro glacier between K2 and Gasherbrum IV. The first westerner who saw the peak was probably Lieutenant T.G. Montgomerie. He was surveying the mountains in Read more...
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K2 Mountain is the second highest mountain peak in the world and the highest peak in Pakistan. The sky-scraping mountain is also known as “Savage Mountain”, “Mount Godwin-Austen”, “Choogri” and “Mount Qogir”. It is located on the border between Baltistan in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan and Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous Country of Xinjiang, China. Elevation of K2 is 8,611 meters( 28,251 ft). K2 is Read more...
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The Mashabrum valley is one of the most spectacular areas of Baltistan in terms of beauty. This valley boasts adequate vegetation compared to others. Our main attraction is the Masherbrum peak in regards to mountaineering. It is one of least frequented peak by climbers due to its low profile and difficult to climb. The British surveyor expedition in 1856 led Read more...
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FeaturedSpantik Peak is known by various names of its beauty and grandeur. The northwestern face on the Nagar side with its bright red color of golden pillar is called “Ghenish Chhish”, which in Brushaski (local language) means Golden Mountain. Ghinesh in Broshaski also means Queen. The peak is so majestic and beautiful that the local people call it Queen Mountain. Read more...
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“Pakistan is one of the most plundered countries whose riches and potential yet awaits to be discovered”, remarked my driver-cum- guide as we took leave from Eagle nest- the hotel where I had spent the night. I had traveled all the way from Islamabad to Gilgit –Baltistan, the newly formed province in North Pakistan to view the famous high peaks Read more...
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Khadumi is a rare beauty; untouched, silent and off the tourist trail. It is located near nurshings phuwar.These clips are about one week old and the volume and width of the waterfall is reducing daily, so the scene most probably will be different now. Do NOT plan your visit to this place with kids, elderly people or ladies. The trail leading Read more...